Ashton Hughes
Coppell, TX •- • https://ahughessynergy.wixsite.com/mysite
Content Creator
Highly creative and multi-talented professional with proven expertise leveraging technical skills and
artistic talents to guide film editing and production for diverse production projects. Skilled
communicator able to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional production teams to
complete projects within strict deadlines. Analytical and organized as well as innovative, highly
adaptable, and proactive in solving complex problems.
Core Competencies
• Film Production
• Graphic Design
• Content Creation
• Production Equipment
• Script Analysis & Writing
• Film & Content Editing
• Production Team Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Continuous Improvement
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film, 2018 | Stephen F. Austin State University – Nacogdoches, TX
Coursework: Digital Media, Graphic Design, 2-D Design, Art History
Assoc. of Arts & Science in Digital Video & Cinema Production, 2016|Northwest Vista – San Antonio, TX
Coursework: Digital Sound, 3-D Modeling/Rendering, Advanced Filmmaking
Technical Skills
Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, MAC OS, Carousel, Keynote
Project Experience
Freelance Video Editor, LiSem Enterprises, 2018 – Present
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Manage video projects from conception to final edit, working with CEO to ensure the highest
quality. Provide technical support, and advise client on aesthetic and technical aspects of
creating digital video content.
Freelance Content Writer, Mxdwn Television, 2018 - Present
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Conduct extensive research to help with providing factual statistics in articles/blogs, while writing
numerous television articles and press releases for company’s website.
Digital Media & Video Specialist, HiBoost, 2018 - 2019
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Proactively planned and pursued b2b digital media outreach, while managing oversight of
video production in collaboration with marketing team. Additionally, created consumer graphic
design content and wrote copy for Huaptec's American market.
Office Assistant/Receptionist – Residence Life, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2016 - 2018
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Assisted students and helped address any issues they might have living in their residence hall by
handling resident complaints, accessibility issues, and filing/organizing student files.
Videographer/ Video Editor – “Sur la Pointe”, Gobel School of Dance, 2016
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Served in multiple key roles for documentary, leading all aspects of film production and design.
Built close relationships with client and instructors at dance company to ensure vision for
documentary maintained in alignment with fact.
Intern – “The Letter”, Force Majeure Productions, 2015 - 2016
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Oversaw auditions and casting for cast and crew, managed contract negotiations and location
sourcing, and created schedules for entire staff. Recruited post-production sound design and
editing crew to finalize production.
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Achieved Honorable Mention at Canadian International Short Film Festival, Winter 2017.
Sales Associate/Barista - Ice House, Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch, 2014 - 2016
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Maintained the store, provided hospitality services to customers, checked-in inventories, and
carried out any other services a customer have asked for.
1st Assistant Director/ Video Editor - "Wannabeast", Independent, 2015
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Provided support in cross-functional areas as needed to maintain set harmony.
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Earned Commercial Category Winner at California International Shorts Festival, Fall 2015.
References
Daniel Kobialka
Rachel Beede
Daniel Anguiano
(CEO)
LiSem Enterprises
San Antonio, TX-
(Television Editor)
MxDwn Television
Los Angeles, CA-
(Digital Media Director)
SFASU
Nacogdoches, TX-
